The current PE ratio for Black Hills stock as of Aug 11, 2025 is 15.17. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.98 and the stock price of $60.38 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is about the same as the last four quarters average.
BKH PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Black Hills for the last ten years is 28.3. The current PE ratio of 15.17 is 46% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, BKH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2016 quarter at 242.46, when the stock price was $63.04 and the EPS was $0.26. The lowest value was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 12.4 with a price of $54.3 and an EPS of $4.38.
Black Hills PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 80.56% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -58.51% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.97 | 8.48% | $58.52 | $3.91 |
| 2023 | 13.8 | -21.9% | $53.95 | $3.91 |
| 2022 | 17.67 | -6.36% | $70.34 | $3.98 |
| 2021 | 18.87 | 12.05% | $70.57 | $3.74 |
| 2020 | 16.84 | -29.45% | $61.45 | $3.65 |
| 2019 | 23.87 | 80.56% | $78.54 | $3.29 |
| 2018 | 13.22 | -26.76% | $62.78 | $4.75 |
| 2017 | 18.05 | -58.51% | $60.11 | $3.33 |
| 2016 | 43.5 | N/A | $61.34 | $1.41 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $46.43 | -$0.71 |
| 2014 | 17.98 | -8.92% | $53.04 | $2.95 |
| 2013 | 19.74 | 27.11% | $52.51 | $2.66 |
| 2012 | 15.53 | -42.18% | $36.34 | $2.34 |
| 2011 | 26.86 | 57.54% | $33.58 | $1.25 |
| 2010 | 17.05 | 35.1% | $30 | $1.76 |
Black Hills PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 14.1 | -8.62% | $56.1 | $3.98 |
| Mar 2025 | 15.43 | 3.07% | $60.65 | $3.93 |
| Dec 2024 | 14.97 | -8.66% | $58.52 | $3.91 |
| Sep 2024 | 16.39 | 22.04% | $61.12 | $3.73 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.43 | 0.07% | $54.38 | $4.05 |
| Mar 2024 | 13.42 | -2.75% | $54.6 | $4.07 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.8 | 5.26% | $53.95 | $3.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.11 | -18.87% | $50.59 | $3.86 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.16 | -0.12% | $60.26 | $3.73 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.18 | -8.43% | $63.1 | $3.9 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.67 | 4.12% | $70.34 | $3.98 |
| Sep 2022 | 16.97 | -3.19% | $67.73 | $3.99 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.53 | -8.27% | $72.77 | $4.15 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.11 | 1.27% | $77.02 | $4.03 |
| Dec 2021 | 18.87 | 16.63% | $70.57 | $3.74 |
BKH Price vs fair value
BKH average PE ratio chart
BKH's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
BKH PE vs peers
Compared to its peers DUK and EXC, BKH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than NWE's. Black Hills is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (15.17) than its peer group average of 19.68.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.96 | $3.38B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 15.17 | $4.4B |
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 15.54 | $3.37B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 16.76 | $3.03B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 17 | $45.16B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 20.16 | $16.79B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 20.42 | $97.64B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 21.38 | $41.92B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 21.38 | $27.96B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 22.18 | $27.41B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 26.97 | $25.18B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Hills's PE ratio?
BKH's price to earnings ratio is 15.17 as of Aug 11, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?
As an average over the last 3 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 15.14.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?
As an average over the last 5 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 16.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for BKH?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 242.46.
How does the current PE ratio for BKH compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of BKH is 46% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BKH's PE ratio calculated (Black Hills PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Aug 11, 2025), Black Hills's stock price is $60.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $3.98. Therefore, Black Hills's P/E ratio for today is 15.17. PE RATIO(15.17) = STOCK PRICE($60.38) / TTM EPS($3.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.